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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 21, 1931
Page
7
Council and Department of Lands hear complaints that the Garawandool public watering place is poorly maintained and improperly managed. Lessee permits livestock access to the water, hindering use by residents and raising concerns about safety and adequacy of fire protection. With a review of the premises and lease terms, officials consider corrective action and accountability.
Mr Keast urged relief for Murray River settlers harmed by floods and was echoed by Ashburnham MP Me wood who pressed for aid for Lachlan River farmers. The debate highlighted hardship to farm families and calls for government relief measures across the flood damaged districts.
A Department of Education letter prompts Forbes P and Association members to debate next steps as textbooks for teaching several subjects may not be supplied next year. The association considers options including deferring decisions, while the headmaster and J B Bassett note funds exist to purchase books and seek a cost estimate for full provision.
Wool activity rises as weather eases allowing full catalogues for Sydney market at month end. Samples show worms better grown and broader staple with more weed. Continental competition anticipated. London sales indicate Bradford as main buyer while Yorkshire notes quiet plant trade but firm top prices. Eastern trade expected to lead again though extent unclear.
After the Conversion Loan began on Monday August 10 a steady rise in business volume followed. By Thursday, staff at all capital city banks in Australia were overwhelmed with wear as thieves sought to exploit the public event and disrupt information flow. Authorities urged prompt action by bendholders to ensure safe dawn proceedings.
Abou Tie sheep and lambs described. Romney cross ewes from Masa lyn noted. Wool prices steady. shorn wethers and ewes quoted around 2d to 3d. Merino wethers 14/4 to 16/3, crossbred lambs 15/7. About 80 fat cattle yarded with keen competition. Best beef around £10 6s per head. prime bullocks sold to 710 15/. cattle ranges shown for steers, heifers, vealers, cows.
A fragmentary stock market item reports abet wire misreads, mineage and beef supply movements, with prices and gates noted. Names and places are unclear. the piece hints at regional activity in cattle values, prime beef, and market timing but lacks full clarity.
A damaged newspaper ad warns that kidney troubles cause backache headaches and urinary issues and urges Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. Mrs Bailey testifies to relief after use, noting long term kidney stability four years later. Sold by chemists and stores, Foster McClellan Co. advertises 15 Hamilton Street Spare.
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